Cary · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Bright Oaks.
Homes for sale in Bright Oaks, Cary, IL. 24 closed in the last year. Built 1973-1983.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $0
- Avg time on market
- 0 days
- Sold · last year
- 24
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 9, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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About the community
Bright Oaks: 1973-1983 construction.
Bright Oaks is a townhome community in Cary built between 1973 and 1983, offering a mix of 2- and 3-bedroom units with attached and detached garages. The subdivision centers on shared amenities including a pool, clubhouse, and playground, with a responsive HOA that handles lawn care and snow removal. Located within walking distance of Jewel-Osco, restaurants, and the Cary Metra station, the community sits minutes from downtown Cary, Cary-Grove High School, and shopping. Twenty-four homes closed in the last 12 months at a median price of $235,000, reflecting steady activity in a well-established neighborhood.
At a glance
Built 1973–1983
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
1.2 sales/month
42 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells exactly at list
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Walk to essentials
Post office, dental, eye care, and grocery stores are a short walk across Three Oaks Road.
Mature tree canopy
End units and premier lots feature tree-lined views and wooded backdrops for privacy.
What’s close
Bright Oaks sits in central Cary with immediate access to grocery stores, dining, and the Metra station. Schools, shopping, and downtown Cary are all within a short drive or walk.
- Grocery & Farmers Market
- Jewel-Osco (0.45 mi), Aldi (0.51 mi), and Cary Winter Farmers Market (0.63 mi) are all within easy reach.
- Dining
- Memo's Tacos (0.36 mi), Kojak's (0.42 mi), RamenDoBo Noodle Bar (0.42 mi), and ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi (0.45 mi) nearby.
- Coffee & Cafes
- Teame Boba (0.53 mi) and Starbucks (0.58 mi) for quick stops.
- Parks & Recreation
- Kaper Park (0.82 mi), Cary-Grove Park (1.1 mi), and Dog Park at Hoffman Park (1.45 mi).
- Schools
- Cary-Grove High School (0.8 mi); Cary-Grove Community High School District 155 and Primary School District 26 serve the area.
- Shopping
- Cary Square Shopping Center (0.49 mi) and Country Commons Shopping Center (1.42 mi) for retail and services.
- Transit
- Cary Metra station (1.28 mi) for commuter rail to Chicago and northwest suburbs.
- Healthcare
- Cary Physical Medicine (0.83 mi) and Mercyhealth Urgent Care in Crystal Lake (1.52 mi).
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Bright Oaks.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Silver Tree Circle Cary | Mar 20, 2026 | $269,900 | 3br · 2ba | 1,574 |
| 1100 Oak Valley Drive Cary | Feb 11, 2026 | $214,750 | 3br · 1.1ba | 1,386 |
| 46 Oak Valley Drive Cary | Jan 29, 2026 | $270,000 | 3br · 2ba | 2,043 |
| 67 Willow Circle Cary | Jan 22, 2026 | $235,000 | 3br · 2ba | 1,574 |
| 1500 Oak Valley Drive Cary | Dec 26, 2025 | $265,000 | 3br · 2ba | 1,574 |
| 60 Bright Oaks Circle Cary | Dec 19, 2025 | $185,000 | 2br · 1ba | 936 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Bright Oaks, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$0
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$235,000
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
0 days
Sold in the last year
24
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 9, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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